Major League Soccer: Sporting Kansas City vs Vancouver Whitecaps – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Major League Soccer game between Sporting Kansas City and Vancouver Whitecaps who meet up this coming Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Despite their unsatisfactory form, Vancouver Whitecaps have a decent shot at three points in this round 22 match, when visiting Sporting Kansas City. Though playing at the Sporting Park on Sunday, bookmakers put a lot of faith in them gaining the away win.

While Vancouver Whitecaps are chasing the lead in the Major League Soccer after collecting 40 points in 20 rounds, Sporting Kansas City trail by 15 points after 21 rounds, leaving them as number 15 in the table.

Team form: Sporting Kansas City vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Sporting Kansas City Form

In their last three matches, Sporting Kansas City lost 0-2 against Houston Dynamo FC, drew 1-1 with St. Louis City, before losing to Atlanta United by 2-1. Sporting Kansas City managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Major League Soccer. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored eight and conceded eight goals.

Vancouver Whitecaps Form

Two victories are what Vancouver Whitecaps have to show from their past three matches, as they first beat Seattle Sounders FC 0-2. This was followed by a 0-1 defeat against Houston Dynamo FC, before winning again 5-0 against FC Dallas. Vancouver Whitecaps managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Major League Soccer away matches, in which they scored 12 while also conceding nine times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.

Betting stats for Sporting Kansas City and Vancouver Whitecaps

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Sporting Kansas City and Vancouver Whitecaps. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players in form: Sporting Kansas City vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Thomas Muller scored just two goals in his last six games, but did manage six goals during the season so far. He will be eager to add to his total, when Vancouver Whitecaps take aim at Sporting Kansas City. This could be a good opportunity for him to improve his tally, and siding with him in the betting market look a decent prospect.

Popular betting markets: Sporting Kansas City vs Vancouver Whitecaps

Full-time result

Sporting Kansas City claimed two wins, drew three and lost five of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Vancouver Whitecaps won three, drew four and lost three of their last 10 games away. Vancouver Whitecaps have beaten Sporting Kansas City in impressive 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Surprisingly, Sporting Kansas City only scored the first goal of the match in two out of their last ten games. Vancouver Whitecaps scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Vancouver Whitecaps managed two wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Sporting Kansas City saw over 2.5 goals in seven of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Vancouver Whitecaps’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.7 goals in these matches. Astonishingly, Sporting Kansas City conceded a goal in their last 21 matches.